Alex Cutler

1 month ago | journal-news.com | Alex Cutler

ExploreThis retracking will mainly focus on the area right before the ride’s second hill, its mid-course tunnel and the brake shed. By the time of its completion, it’s estimated more than 20% of the Beast’s track will be replaced. Upon its opening in 1979, the Beast was crowned the longest roller coaster in the world at 7,361 feet. While the ride has since lost this title, with the longest currently being Steel Dragon 2000 in Japan, its legendary status has remained.

1 month ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Alex Cutler

ExploreRochester has had a lifelong passion for entertaining, inspired by a trip to Disney World he took as a child. During the visit, he watched the “Legend of the Lion King” show at the Magic Kingdom park. This musical performance was famous for its Rafiki costume, one of the first to feature a mouth which moved in-time with the show. “I sat there and watched him probably three or four times,” said Rochester.

1 month ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Alex Cutler

The roots of the organization go back to 1942, where General Henry H. Arnold created two groups consisting of women to help support the military’s needs to ferry aircraft. These groups, the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron and the Women’s Flying Training Detachment, were merged the next the year to create the Women Airforce Service Pilots. More than 1,000 civilian women went through the program, transporting all 77 types of aircraft to 126 army bases across the world.

1 month ago | journal-news.com | Alex Cutler

The roots of the organization go back to 1942, where General Henry H. Arnold created two groups consisting of women to help support the military’s needs to ferry aircraft. These groups, the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron and the Women’s Flying Training Detachment, were merged the next the year to create the Women Airforce Service Pilots. More than 1,000 civilian women went through the program, transporting all 77 types of aircraft to 126 army bases across the world.

1 month ago | journal-news.com | Alex Cutler

This fall, the park will be taken over by various creatures of the night for the 25th anniversary of Halloween Haunt. While Kings Island has yet to announce the new slate of haunted mazes or scare zones, the fan-favorite, fright-filled event will return select nights Sept. 19 through Nov. 1. Just a few days later on Sept. 21, the park will begin its family-friendly Halloween event known as Tricks and Treats. The festivities include various activities as well as crafts and candy.